 | This article needs to be updated. (November 2010) |
| Type | Extratropical cyclone Winter storm Nor'easter |
|---|---|
| Formed | March 12, 2010 |
| Dissipated | March 16, 2010 (moved out to sea) |
| Lowest pressure | 993 millibars (29.3 inHg) as of 10:00 PM EST, March 13, 2010 |
| Fatalities | 9 |
| Areas affected | Mid-Atlantic region, New England, Eastern Canada |
Part of the 2009–10 North American winter storms | |
The March 2010 nor'easter or St. Patrick's Day nor'easter was a powerful nor'easter that impacted the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada from March 12–16, 2010, resulting in at least nine deaths. The slow-moving storm produced over 10 inches (25 cm) of rain in New England, causing widespread flooding of urban and low-lying areas. Winds of up to 70 miles per hour (110 km/h) snapped trees and power lines, resulting in over one million homes and businesses left without electricity. The storm also caused extensive coastal flooding and beach erosion.[1] The nor'easter was the fifth major winter storm to impact the Mid-Atlantic and New England in the 2009–10 North American winter storm season.